Local 991

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What the 2022 legislative session means for members

Council 4 members and the political staff achieved significant gains during the Connecticut General Assembly's most recent legislative session, which ended May 4.

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Workers rally against the American Red Cross. Photo credit: Omar Tewfik

American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract

American Red Cross (ARC) workers, including many AFSCME members, are rallying this week in cities nationwide to fight back against mistreatment from their employer and demand a fair contract.

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In Memoriam: Council 4 Service Rep Steve Curran, 1963-2022

The Council 4 union family is grieving the untimely death of Steve Curran, a beloved service representative who fought tenaciously for our members and dedicated an extraordinary amount of his time

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Overlooked by management during the pandemic, Red Cross workers fight for a fair contract

They collect, protect and deliver our nation’s blood supply, yet the almost 3,000 American Red Cross workers are not being paid what they deserve, lack the staff to do

Support Pandemic Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers put their health and well-being on the line. Contact your legislators and Gov. Lamont and urge them to support pandemic hazard pay in the upcoming special session.

National AFSCME News

Local 126 members ratify first contract with L.A.’s Museum of Contemporary Art
Two years after forming their union, workers at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles have ratified their first contract. — May 20
Never Quit winner Jenny Barta, a public health nurse, was born to serve her community
Jenny Barta, a public health nurse specialist in Minnesota is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — May 19
AFSCME Local 2021 members celebrate pay raises they helped secure through their union
AFSCME members in San Antonio took action to ensure all city employees receive one-time bonuses of $1,000 from the city’s share of American Rescue Plan funds. — May 18
Persistence nets new contract for hundreds of NY law enforcement members
Hundreds of New York law enforcement officers fought for years for a fair contract – and finally got one this month. — May 17
During EMS Week, we honor those who are the ‘epitome of the essential worker’
During EMS Week, AFSCME honors workers whose job it is to be on the front lines day in and day out. — May 16

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